Upper control arm offset bushings

[Kapteenikosmos]

Hi,

I bought a set of offset upper control arm bushings a long time ago and now when I went through my stuff I noticed that I have only ordered one kit (ie. 2 bushings). Theoretically I would need 4 offset bushings to gain max camber but could I just use one offset and one standard per control arm to gain enough camber? My suspension rebuild kit came with 4 standards so with this way I wouldn't need to order and wait for more parts.

Are the adjusting bolts usually turned all the way for camber even if both upper bushings are offsets?

 

[HP2]

Yes, you can use them in only one location on each arm, but it will limit the total amount of adjustment you get out of them compared to using a full set. Whether or not this is enough, I can't say. Depends on the alignment your after. If you want another set, you can get them from Rock Auto for under $30 for a pair within a few days.

FYI, getting camber is usually not the issue. Getting enough postive caster usually is the issue. This will require you install them the opposite of the instructions in the box. But agian, it depends on what alignmnet specs you want to put under the car.

[Kapteenikosmos]

Thanks for the reply!

I'm not building the car for cornering so I don't need to have much caster. I'll probably try to go with one offset bushing per side. That way I will gain bit of both camber and caster. That is, if I install the offset bushing on the rear side of the upper control arm so that it tucks that corner closer to the body, correct?

If I'm not satisfied, I'll uppgrade it again later on with a tubular arms or something. I'm running normal big block torsion bars too so it won't probably handle like champ anyway.